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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.48, 3,187.60 and 826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.48, 3,187.60 and 826.64 is: 1,239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.48 : 3,187.60 = 826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.48/3,187.60 = 826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.48x = 3,187.60 × 826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.48x = 2,634,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,997.66/2,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.72

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